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I can count on one hand the number of times I've purchased lunch during the week this year. It's even more offensive since since lunch items are often dishes I can easily replicate at home.

I'll even go to extremes. If I forget lunch, or don't have time to make it, instead of doing the reasonable thing i. Last week, I ate oatmeal with Kelly's peanut butter and some leftover chocolate protein powder mixed in, with a handful of almonds and a side of tortilla chips. It was faaar from delicious, but hey!

I don't know exactly why this gets to me, but I just can't get past it!! I'll spend a ridiculous amount of time filling up my cart with delicious Thai food, pizza, or sushi—crafting the perfect order that will be exactly what I want to eat that night.

What's the difference?! I always tip my driver because it makes me feel like that money is actually going to the person who got in their car to deliver food to my lazy self, but random "delivery" and "service" fees on top of that just feel so bleh.

Do you have any random, small thing you won't spend money on? Share in the comments! Emily and Leslie's favorite shows, movies, and books from this year. Things worth streaming this month plus one worth seeing in theaters! Bigger Bites. Monthly Beauty Buys. At Home. Paper Goods. Five Things. Ask Emily. I knew we ate out a lot, but it surprised me how much money we saved. Also, since I had specific cravings and a bunch of restrictions, it was easier to whip up something at home.

We've since made a new rule: we only eat out for special occasions or when it's been planned in advance. We'd often order take-out whenever we were too lazy to cook. Now, we use Sundays to meal plan and stock up on groceries.

This was a big change for us, but not only do we save a lot, it also makes going out to eat that much more special. Bigger Bites. Monthly Beauty Buys. At Home. Paper Goods. Five Things. Ask Emily. LInks I Love. Crave or Save. Personal Posts. Weekday Wardrobe. Products purchased through this post may earn us a commission. Submit Feedback. You May Also Like. By Emily.